Neptune
White wine grape variety
Also known as Neptune Seedless
Neptune is a white wine grape with signature aromas of pear, green apple, grape note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Golden Muscat and Gratitude.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on pear and green-apple fruit with gentle grapey tone.
- Check frame as soft with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Neptune profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Neptune.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Arkansas · Mid-South · Eastern US vineyards
- Classic styles: University of Arkansas first white seedless release with fruity flavor and crack resistance · Soft-framed white profile with orchard fruit and moderate sweetness tendency
Common questions
Is Neptune a red or white grape variety?
Neptune is a white wine grape variety.
What does Neptune smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Neptune include pear, green apple and grape note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Neptune?
Documented tells for Neptune: Anchor on pear and green-apple fruit with gentle grapey tone. and Check frame as soft with low tannin..
What is Neptune most often confused with in blind tasting?
Neptune is most commonly confused with Golden Muscat, Gratitude and Hope. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Neptune grown?
Classic regions for Neptune include Arkansas, Mid-South and Eastern US vineyards.